Schlotterbeck and Bensebaini return to training for Borussia Dortmund
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 2:20 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
Borussia Dortmund players Schlotterbeck and Bensebaini resumed training in Brackel as of September 9. Schlotterbeck missed the start of the season preparations due to an ankle injury sustained during the FIFA World Cup at the end of June. Bensebaini was sidelined following the Supercup match against Bayern Munich at the end of August, where he suffered a rib contusion. Both players participated in training sessions following their respective recovery periods. Their return provides additional depth to the squad as they reintegrate into team activities after weeks of inactivity. The training ground footage shows both players back on the pitch as they work toward full match fitness.
- •Schlotterbeck suffered an ankle injury at the FIFA World Cup in late June.
- •Bensebaini sustained a rib contusion during the Supercup against Bayern Munich.
- •Both players were spotted at the Brackel training facility on September 9.
- •The players missed significant time due to their injuries.
- 3:18 PMYahoo Sports — Dortmund's Schlotterbeck and Bensebaini back in team training
- 2:20 PMYahoo Sports — Good news from Brackel: two Borussians are back
"Borussia Dortmund defenders Nico Schlotterbeck and Ramy Bensabaini returned from injuries to team training on Wednesday while there was no update from the club on the health of forward Konstantinos Karetsas. German international Schlotterbeck damaged his ankle during a World Cup match against Ivory Coast in June and Bensebaini bruised ribs in the German Super Cup match against Bayern Munich in August.
"Schlotterbeck had missed the preparations for the new season after suffering an ankle injury at the FIFA World Cup at the end of June. Bensebaini was forced to take a break after the Supercup against ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 3:18 PMDortmund's Schlotterbeck and Bensebaini back in team training
Borussia Dortmund defenders Nico Schlotterbeck and Ramy Bensabaini returned from injuries to team training on Wednesday while there was no update from the club on the health of forward Konstantinos Karetsas. German international Schlotterbeck damaged his ankle during a World Cup match against Ivory Coast in June and Bensebaini bruised ribs in the German Super Cup match against Bayern Munich in August.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 2:20 PMGood news from Brackel: two Borussians are back
Schlotterbeck had missed the preparations for the new season after suffering an ankle injury at the FIFA World Cup at the end of June. Bensebaini was forced to take a break after the Supercup against ...
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